Tuesday, April 21, 2009

1. Anything involving Hugh Jackman.A few weeks ago, my roommate and I watched his performance in the London production of Oklahoma! (available on Netflix) and nearly flooded our apartment building with drool. Now, the near-constant advertisements for X-Men Origins: Wolverine have me all atwitter (not to be confused with just plain Twitter, which is one of my least favorite things). And even though I've heard the Australia movie is pretty bad I will most likely Netflix it just because he has some shirtless scenes. Couldn't he just make a movie where he is shirtless, or in various other stages of undress, for the entire time? Plot is inconsequential. Why will Hollywood remake Footloose, but they won't make Shirtless?

2. Freaks and Geeks on DVD. I have Netflix to thank for this as well (I think I established that Netflix itself is one of my favorite things some time ago). I had never seen one episode of this show, but so many people raved about it that I've always wanted to check it out. So far, I've seen the first 3 episodes and I love it. The geeks are probably my favorite characters, especially Neal (Samm Levine). He's just so funny. I also have to say that, although I appreciate the beauty of James Franco's Daniel (besides the eterna-bags under his eyes), I totally would've gone for Jason Segel's Nick if I were Lindsay (Linda Cardellini). He's just so sweet and goofy and awkward. I know I've previously likened Jason Segel to someone who might enjoy exposing himself to pedestrians, and I still kind of get that vibe from him now, but he was rather adorably oafish back then. My biggest problem with this show is Seth Rogen. So far, he's the most useless character I've ever seen on a TV series. And why in God's name does he talk like a robot? It's maddening! Is that a big plot twist? The bad kids really are all freaks who built a Seth Rogen cyborg in someone's basement?

3. The Blogger following gadget. I fought it for a really long time, but holy cripes does it make life easier. Blogging life, anyway.

4. Fresh Direct. City life (without a car, to boot) never sucks more than when you have to do laundry or go grocery shopping. Especially when you live in a 3rd floor walk-up and own no carts of any sort. So, about a month ago, I started using this fabulous service. I just go online, pick the groceries I want, and someone else hauls them up the three flights of stairs for me. Now if only I could get someone to come to my place, sort my laundry, go do it, and bring it back while I sit on my ass and watch American Idol, I would have it made.

5. Pandemonium Ensues, Glenn Tilbrook and The Fluffers.I forgot to tell everyone that I met Glenn Tilbrook again earlier this month when I went to see him and his band in Teaneck, NJ. Someone took a picture of us, but I look AWFUL in it, so I'm not posting it. I know, I know, I'm so vain. I bet I think this blog is about me. Anyway, I picked up the new CD (which was lovingly signed by all) and I'm really digging it, especially the first single, "Still."

That grocery shopping service is one of my favourite things, as well. The Canadian version is called "Grocery Gateway" and it definitely makes life better for those of us without cars or motivation to gather food.

The movie "Deception" will cure whatever swoon-hold Jackman has you in (and will likewise end any residual affection you may have for Ewan MacGregor, provided the Star Wars prequels didn't take care of that already).

I always assumed you had already watched "Freaks and Geeks." You just seemed like "one of us." Congratulations on discovering the joy.

Freaks is an awesome show. Really well written. You're right about Seth he's sort of sullen and cynical but he gets more to do later in the series that makes him a little more likable! I still stand by the Jason Segel thing though. CREEEEEEEPY! :) I also agree with Jason there about Busy Phillips' "Kim". I spend most of the time wanting to punch her. But I think that's sort of the point. She's meant to be annoying.

Like Jason, I too get a little drooly about Linda Cardellini the Younger. I hope it's not pervy.

Oh man, I have always wanted to offer a service like this Fresh Direct, because I luuurrrrve grocery shopping! Now my idea's been scooped. Curse them! Well, I guess that career idea will be filed right next to "I've always thought I should go to law school."

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